How Two Decisions Led Me to Olympic Glory - Steve Mesler

From setback and injury to an Olympic gold medal -- see how confidently making decisions led one bobsledder down an unexpected pathway to victory.

Lesson by Steve Mesler, animation by Augenblick Studios.

[MichaelTomsic]

Gave me goosebumps because I recently started down this path on two different aspects of my life (although nothing as big as the Olympics). I'm gonna have to remember to come back to this every now and then to renew my motivation. :-)

[MrTsquared]

Decision 1: decide what decision to make
Decision 2: make that decision

Olympic Gold, here I come!

[AtheistPharaoh]

Very emotional. I cried. Great vid, thanks.

[Shadowstray]

I was concerned about bobsled-related injuries, so I convinced myself I can avoid them by deciding not to get hurt. Reminds me of the Team America scene where the main guy promises not to die.

[David-kgnn]

I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing.

[CodWiiDudes]

Everyone has potential, as long as they can find dedication.

[jebc]

It's just about deciding and moving forward without surrendering.

[NSRadication]

I would assume so. I don't know much, but the basics seems to be. Be a good runner and everyone keeps the same fast pace. Jump in the bobsled quickly before it's too late, and brace the sled at high speed while trying to make it not flip.

[tarantulaTEP]

3:46 they told me I could be anything
so I became a robot.

[cody]

Pretty much. but there are slight things that matter alot. Mainly its just being really smart or paying somebody to be really smart for you to give you better weight better slip, etc. but its also a little physcal skill. pushing off and sprinting that 20 meters as fast as you can go. then makeing four people all hop in one sled while going close to 20 mph etc.

[AForkSpoon]

just think about what the Olympics would be like if everyone was included in sports and everyone tried every sport. I know its a what if scenario, but it would be amazing.

[Layla]

omg, is that true? i've always wanted to go in one of those things since i saw one on top gear racing a rally car... congratulations!!

[ShripadDeshpande]

Not 2 decisions but 2 drinks changed my life! changed for the better too!

[jokerddlv]

what the hell is the second decision? is it 'not to get hurt' or sth?

[xRyuBu]

Watch the full video before commenting...

[EllipsisMark]

Believe or not, that dream could come true.

[TankRAR]

I paused the video, commented, then played it silly gooses.

[MrSelidor]

I know this will be unpopular but I agree with you and most people agree with you too. That is why bobsled athletes don't get huge advertising deals and are much less well known than the gold medal track athletes.
Good on the guy for following his dream. His lesson is still a good one but I have more awe and respect for my pharmacist.

[eleminatus]

it still boggles me how that is a sport!

[ferrarixxz]

your dreams die the moment you decided to give up on them.